Mansfield Science Camp begins fundraising

by Adrienne metformin weight loss side effects Douke The Mansfield School Science Camp fundraising efforts are in full swing. Every other year, the fifth and sixth grade students go on a four-day field trip to the coast at the end of May, to whale watch and learn about ocean life forms. This article is what the Science Camp is about, and how the staff and students raise the funding to go every year. The Science Camp got its start...
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Mansfield Lions Club is a core community element

By Adrienne metformin side effects in women Douke Lions Club International Vision Statement: “To be the global leader in community and humanitarian service.” Lions Club International Mission Statement: “To empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding through Lions Clubs.” Mansfield Lions Club officers are: Norman Tupling, president; J.F....
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Mansfield winter memories

by Adrienne Douke “Sleigh bells ring, are you listening, In the lane, snow is glistening A beautiful sight, We’re happy tonight. Walking in a winter wonderland.” When composer Felix Bernard (1897-1944) wrote “Walking in a Winter Wonderland” and lyricist Richard B. Smith (1901-1935) penned words to the song, they probably never had the experience of walking across a wheat field in...
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Mansfield Homecoming Week is an event to behold

By Adrienne Douke MANSFIELD—Homecoming Week began Jan. 9 and kicked off with “Pajama Day.” Students and staff wore their pajamas, bathrobes and slippers to school and some of these pajama-wearers looked too good for bed. The tradition of homecoming began in 1923, when Indiana Wesleyan University celebrated what they called “Harvest Day.” Harvest Day gave the community an opportunity to...
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Maw, Van Auken

Sara Van Auken and Russell Maw
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Into the blue: Rocketeers set off summer in Mansfield

Out here on the high plateau, where you can see 10 miles in all directions, nearly everyone cast their eyes to the skies. Made you wonder, “What’s up?”
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News from our past: Mall in the works

A new $5 million shopping center in East Wenatchee is in the works in June 1972.
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History: Letter reveals farmer’s difficulties

Besides revealing many of the problems early Douglas County farmers faced, I found this letter published in The Big Bend Empire on April 21, 1921 exceptionally witty and well-written.
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College life

College accomplishments by Douglas County residents
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News from our past: Play Ball!

Mansfield's Little League team is ready to play ball during the community's annual Play Day celebration in May 1964.
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